u/Busy_Requirement_246

[For Hire] Senior Software Developer from Perth, Australia offering 1 month of free pro bono help for a meaningful Responsible AI use case

Hi everyone,

I’m a senior software developer with 15+ years of experience in fintech, banking, backend engineering, cloud systems, APIs, and AI/LLM integrations.

I’m looking to contribute 1 month of free, no-obligation pro bono software engineering support to a meaningful project involving Responsible AI.

Ideally, I’d like to work with a nonprofit, research group, civic-tech initiative, education project, startup, or community organisation that has a genuinely useful AI idea but needs technical help to shape or build it.

Examples of projects I’d be interested in:

  • AI tools for accessibility, education, public good, compliance, safety, or transparency
  • Responsible use of LLMs with human oversight and clear guardrails
  • AI systems that reduce manual burden for charities or community organisations
  • RAG/chatbot systems with proper grounding, citations, privacy, and auditability
  • AI governance, evaluation, bias checking, or explainability tools
  • Workflow automation where AI is used carefully and responsibly

What I can help with:

  • Backend/API development
  • LLM/RAG architecture
  • AWS/cloud deployment
  • Data ingestion and integration
  • Prompting and evaluation workflows
  • Building a small MVP or technical prototype
  • Technical design and implementation advice

The work needs to be high-value and meaningful, not just a generic chatbot or toy demo. I’m hoping to contribute to something I can proudly mention on my resume/portfolio as a pro bono Responsible AI engagement.

This would be free for 1 month, with no expectation of payment or ongoing commitment. I just ask that the project be serious, ethical, and useful.

Please DM me or comment with a brief description of the problem, who it helps, and what kind of technical support you need.

Thanks!

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u/Busy_Requirement_246 — 3 days ago

Technical Founder Seeking Marketing Co-Founder for Houseplant App

Hi everyone,
I’m a software engineer with over 15 years of experience, currently based in Perth. I’m merging my technical background with a passion for houseplants to build a new management app.
The technical side is covered, but I’m looking for a co-founder who can help shape the product and take full ownership of the marketing, community-building, and growth.
**What I’m looking for:**
• A marketing/growth-focused co-founder.
• Someone who genuinely enjoys the houseplant niche.
• Based in Perth or a similar time zone (AWST) for easy collaboration.
I’m keeping the specific features of the app under wraps for now, but if you have a knack for brand strategy and want to partner with a strong technical builder, let’s connect.
Send me a DM if you'd like to chat!

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u/Busy_Requirement_246 — 12 days ago
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Technical Founder Seeking Marketing Co-Founder for Houseplant App

Hi everyone,
I’m a software engineer with over 15 years of experience, currently based in Perth. I’m merging my technical background with a passion for houseplants to build a new management app.
The technical side is covered, but I’m looking for a co-founder who can help shape the product and take full ownership of the marketing, community-building, and growth.
What I’m looking for:
• A marketing/growth-focused co-founder.
• Someone who genuinely enjoys the houseplant niche.
• Based in Perth or a similar time zone (AWST) for easy collaboration.
I’m keeping the specific features of the app under wraps for now, but if you have a knack for brand strategy and want to partner with a strong technical builder, let’s connect.
Send me a DM if you'd like to chat!

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u/Busy_Requirement_246 — 12 days ago